Bruce Springsteen performs at the Xcel Energy Center, the second of back-to-back shows in St. Paul, Minn., on Monday night.Photo by Todd Draper

Most Bruce Springsteen shows are great. Some are a little more special than others. Monday night in St. Paul, Minn., from accounts I've gotten from friends who were there, was one of those special nights.

Bruce opened the show, the second of back-to-back nights at the Xcel Energy Center, with "I'm A Rocker," the first time he has ever opened a show with that song off the "River."

"Loose Ends" was played for just the second time this tour and then there was an always welcomed "Something in the Night."

"Stolen Car" was played with the E Street Band for only the second time in 27 years.
Later, there was a full-band "Devils & Dust" for the first time ever, "This is for all our vets out there. This is for Veteran's Day," Bruce said introducing the song..